Wake Up Instantly: What Drinks Can Replace Coffee in the Morning.

For many people, a morning cup of coffee is their ritual or habit that they have established over many months or even years.

It’s the magical aroma of coffee oil, an oily substance that forms during roasting. Caffeine itself is responsible for the stimulating effect of coffee, as it affects adenosine receptors. Thus, coffee not only energizes but also keeps the nervous system in an excited state.

If we talk about foods and drinks that have a better stimulating effect than coffee, we should mention only those that contain caffeine. But it is also possible to try to find an alternative to coffee, if the need arises or simply out of curiosity.

Water

Few have not heard the advice to start the day with a glass of clean room-temperature water. Sometimes it is advised to add a little honey and lemon juice to the water. Water is the most important component of a healthy metabolism. Insufficient hydration can cause fatigue and weakness. Coffee, in turn, depletes water from the body, which is one of the reasons why coffee overuse is dangerous.

Matcha

If you appreciate the ritual of coffee, you might like Japanese green tea matcha. Its bitter taste and unusual aroma pair well with milk, including plant-based ones. Matcha contains a lot of chlorophyll, which has antiseptic and healing properties, as well as the amino acid L-theanine. This amino acid also energizes but is more relaxing than caffeine and maintains a high level of concentration. Matcha is sold in the form of a very fine powder that needs to be whipped with a whisk or a special latte mixer.

Golden Milk

This is a drink made from milk and a special mixture of spices (turmeric, ginger, anise, cinnamon, cardamom, pepper or black pepper, the composition can be bought ready or made to suit your taste). Actress Gwyneth Paltrow admitted that she replaced coffee with golden milk and feels great. But be careful: golden milk is not at all like coffee, but due to the high content of curcumin, which promotes weight loss, it can be drunk not only in the morning but also before bedtime.

Dark Chocolate and Berries

This is not only delicious but also healthy. Dark chocolate contains caffeine that we're familiar with, as well as theobromine and many beneficial essential compounds. Fresh (and frozen) berries contain many antioxidants and vitamins that instantly add energy.

Mugicha

This is also a Japanese drink. Mugicha is made from roasted barley or wheat, and its taste is very mild and gentle. It can be drunk both hot and cold: barley tea not only invigorates but also quickly reduces swelling and improves circulation. The secret lies in its high content of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), which improves cognitive functions, memory, and concentration.

Ginger Candies

This is a tasty dessert that can be eaten on its own or with tea. The bitterness and spiciness of ginger are balanced by the sweetness of sugar, and a few candies can invigorate you thanks to the alkaloid gingerol, which has a warming effect and speeds up metabolism.

For someone, sleep can come suddenly, while for others, insomnia becomes a problem that prevents them from sleeping, and so they wake up in the middle of the night and check their phone.

Sleep experts say that checking your phone is the last thing you should do if you wake up in the middle of the night.